Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement

Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.

Disable the SIR system.
2. Remove the steering wheel from the column.
3. If tilt column, Remove the tilt lever from the lower trim cover.
4. Remove 2 shoulder tapping screws from the lower trim cover. Remove the lower trim cover.





5. Gently unsnap the lower trim cover from the upper trim cover.





6. Remove 1 shoulder tapping screw from the upper trim cover.

Installation Procedure





1. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the upper trim cover onto the steering column. Install 1 shoulder tapping screw into the upper trim cover.
^ Tighten the screw to 1.5 Nm (13 inch lbs.).





2. Important: If column shift, the shift lever seal must be seated in the trim covers.

Slide the shift lever seal down shift lever.
3. Gently snap the lower trim cover to the upper trim cover.





4. Install 2 shoulder tapping screws into the lower trim cover.
^ Tighten the screws to 3.5 Nm (31 inch lbs.).
^ Tighten 1 pan head tapping screw to 2 Nm (18 inch lbs.).
5. If tilt column, install the tilt lever into the lower trim cover.
6. Install the steering wheel onto the steering column.
7. Enable the SIR system.